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The new hotel is in line with IHG’s commitment to add over 10,000 rooms to its portfolio in the country within the next 2-3 years.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a Management Agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the Kingdom. 

 IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Saudi Investment Group and Marketing Co (SIGMAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ghazzawi Group, for its second Hotel Indigo in…

Arabian Travel Market (ATM)has signed an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts, to become its official hotel partner for ATM 2023, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1-4…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has strengthened its position in Europe with a multi-city roadshow in the UK and Germany that brought together more than 370 tour…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has launched its new Destination Strategy 2019-2021 to further drive tourism growth.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced its partnership with the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced its latest tourism figures yesterday. And the data shows that trips to the Emirate by foreign travellers were up by 14% at the…

Following news that the Ras Al Khaimah Development Authority (RAKTDA), had opened its latest Nordic office in Stockholm, the Middle Eastern tourism association has revealed has made great…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority announced the opening of its first international representation office in the Nordics in a move to strengthen ties with the region.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has become the latest member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The northern emirate is working hard to expand its tourism…

Seawings Lifestyle has recently partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and four luxury resorts in the emirate for the summer. The collaboration is an…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) recently hosted the third instalment of its bi-annual training course for local tour guides. The five-day intensive course…

The UAE World Corporate Golf Championship recently teed-off for the first time at Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Hamra Golf Club. The emirate hosted several high profile golf tournaments over…

Ras Al Khaimah recently inked an agreement with Cox & Kings Ltd to strengthen its relationship and expand its presence in the Indian market. This agreement will focus on promoting…

In a recent announcement, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and Ctrip Destination Marketing have signed a strategic cooperative marketing agreement. The agreement is…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently reported growth in its March tourism figures. The statistics were revealed at the on-going Arabian Travel Market 2016…

The forthcoming Arabian Travel Market 2016 will witness the organisation of more than 50 seminar and tech theatre sessions. The panellist coming in from different regions will contribute…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) has officially confirmed the emirate will host for the first time a European Challenge Tour event - Ras Al Khaimah 2016 Golf…

Ras Al Khaimah is gearing up to host the first young Global Leaders Debate on 26 September 2016. The event will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) recently revealed its new brand identity, which aims to reposition the destination in line with its vision and revised…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority recently hosted a workshop for travel industry experts for a better understanding of Chinese tourists’ needs and expectations. This is in…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) inked a partnership with Thomas Cook Group. The partnership will see a major cooperative marketing agreement aimed at promoting…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority hosted a strategy meeting last month at Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah.  Put in place to provide strategy details to the emirate's…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced an increase of 23.7% in occupancy across the emirate’s hotels and resorts for the month of January 2016.  Figures from the…

In an effort to promote the sporting segment with Ras Al Khaimah, the tourism authority has recently sponsored the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge which will see the European…

In a bid to highlight its innovation streak, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) will be exhibiting new projects. The event focussed on innovation will run from 22…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) recently announced a 14% increase in visitor numbers for Q3 of 2015 compared to 2014. According to recent statistics, the…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) launched its ‘Vision for 2018’ at the on-going World Travel Market (WTM). The 2018 Vision provides a strategic roadmap for…

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) recently inked agreements with tour operators in Germany and Poland to welcome first of many chartered flights from the…

The forthcoming World Travel Market (WTM) will witness a strong participation from Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) and its partners. The Authority aims to…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) in collaboration with the National Council of Tourism and Antiquities (NCTA) recently hosted an official conference. The theme…

Recent statistics state that Ras Al Khaimah has recorded 12,709 visitors over three days of Eid Al Adha period. This was according to figures released by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism…

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority in collaboration with TBWA recently hosted a two-day intensive 'Disruption Workshop'. The workshop was held with the objective of defining…

Four hundred of the UK’s leading travel and tourism figures are in Ras Al Khaimah for the annual Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) conference.  For three days from 1st-3rd June,…